Benitez will resist option to reintroduce Lukaku to Chelsea ranks

The Belgium
international was a big-money signing for Chelsea last summer, but he failed to
find the back of the net in eight Premier League appearances. In order to allow
him to gain more first team experience in the top-flight, Roberto Di Matteo
loaned him out to the Baggies at the start of the new campaign.

Lukaku has
found his form during his short time in the Midlands, with five goals and one
assist to his name in 13 outings. And as the Blues continue to struggle in
front of goal, it has been suggested that Benitez, who was installed as interim
coach last month, will take the 19-year-old back when the transfer window
reopens.

However, the
Spanish coach has now confirmed that the former Anderlecht striker will remain
at the Hawthorns as planned, despite the wretched form of Fernando Torres, who
has scored just one goal in his last 11 appearances.

"We
know Romelu has been doing very well for West Bromwich Albion," he former
Liverpool boss told The Sun. "But it's maybe best for him to stay there
where he is playing games for now, as it will be better for his future
development."

This makes
it even more likely that the European champions will sign attacking
reinforcements when the window reopens. However, one potential target who is
off the agenda is German international Andre Schurrle, whose father has now
confirmed will remain at Bayer Leverkusen at least until the end of the season.